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TR700, Issue 1.0, dated August 1, 2016, from
the applicable AFM of that airplane.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2018–17–22 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19376; Docket No. FAA–2018–0411;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–157–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2016–25–23,
Amendment 39–18749 (81 FR 90971,
December 16, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–25–23’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A319–115 and –132 airplanes, and Model
A320–214, –216, –232, and –233 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers on which Airbus modification
154327 has been embodied in production,
except those on which Airbus modification
158740 has been embodied.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that certain modified airplanes do
not have electrical ground wires on the fuel
level sensing control unit (FLSCU), which
adversely affects the fuel gravity feeding
operation. We are issuing this AD to prevent
reduced fuel pressure at the engine inlet,
potentially resulting in an uncommanded inflight shutdown when flying at the fuel
gravity feed ceiling levels.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Modification
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, modify the FLSCU wiring in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
28–1242, Revision 01, dated October 3, 2017.
(h) Terminating Action for AD 2016–25–23
and Amendment of the Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM)
Modification of an airplane as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the
requirements of AD 2016–25–23 for that
airplane. After modification of an airplane as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, remove
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary
Revision TR695, Issue 1.0, dated August 1,
2016; or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Temporary Revision TR699, Issue 1.0, dated
August 1, 2016; as applicable; and Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision
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This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1242, dated December 21, 2016.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(k) Related Information
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–18662 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0031; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–127–AD; Amendment
39–19374; AD 2018–17–20]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 727
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
significant changes made to the
airworthiness limitations (AWLs)
related to fuel tank ignition prevention.
This AD requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the latest
revision of the AWLs. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
SUMMARY:
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0216, dated October 30, 2017, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0411.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–
3223.
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(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–1242,
Revision 01, dated October 3, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Airbus SAS service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-Point
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex,
France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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This AD is effective October 4,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 4, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0031.
DATES:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0031; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3552; email: christopher.r.baker@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 727 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
February 8, 2018 (83 FR 5576). The
NPRM was prompted by significant
changes made to the AWLs related to
fuel tank ignition prevention. The
NPRM proposed to require revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the latest
revision of the AWLs.
We are issuing this AD to address the
potential for ignition sources inside fuel
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tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance
actions, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in
fuel tank explosions and consequent
loss of the airplane.
found to be compliant with all
applicable regulatory requirements,
revision of AWL No. 28–AWL–03 in
accordance with paragraph (h) of this
AD would allow the installation of the
alternative wire types and sleeving.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
We have considered the comment
received. Boeing supported the NPRM.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule with the change described
previously and minor editorial changes.
We have determined that these minor
changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this final rule.
Clarification of Affected Airplanes in
Paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of This AD
The phrase ‘‘as of the effective date of
this AD’’ was inadvertently not
included in the description of affected
airplanes in paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of the
proposed AD. We have revised
paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of this AD
accordingly.
Clarification of Alternative Wire Types
and Sleeving
Paragraph (h) of this AD allows
operators to revise AWL No. 28–AWL–
03 to identify certain alternative wire
types and sleeving materials. AWL No.
28–AWL–03 was originally mandated
by AD 2008–04–10 R1, Amendment 39–
16121 (74 FR 66227, December 15,
2009) (‘‘AD 2008–04–10 R1’’). Since the
issuance of AD 2008–04–10 R1, which
will be terminated by this AD, we
received numerous requests for
approval of alternative methods of
compliance (AMOCs) from operators
and supplemental type certificate (STC)
holders (or applicants) to allow the
installation of the alternative wire types
and sleeving identified in paragraphs
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. We
evaluated certain attributes of those
alternative wire types and sleeving for
each installation, and issued numerous
AMOC approvals based on our
determination that the installation of
those wire types and sleeving would
provide an acceptable level of safety.
Although paragraph (h) of this AD
provides certain allowances, it does not
provide approval of alternative wire
types and sleeving that are installed as
part of an aircraft design change. Each
applicant for any design change is still
responsible to show that the installation
of alternative wire types and sleeving
identified in paragraphs (h)(l) and (h)(2)
of this AD complies with all applicable
regulatory requirements. This
responsibility includes, but is not
limited to, substantiation of compliance
with flammability requirements, and
substantiation to show that sleeve
installation, including the selection of
sleeve thickness, is adequate to protect
wires from chafing for the life of
installation. If such an installation is
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing 727–100/200
Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6–
8766–AWL, Revision December 2016.
This service information describes AWL
tasks that include airworthiness
limitation instructions (ALIs) and
critical design configuration control
limitations (CDCCLs) related to fuel tank
ignition prevention. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 20
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
We have determined that revising the
maintenance or inspection program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although we recognize that
this number may vary from operator to
operator. In the past, we have estimated
that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate
maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we
have determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a perairplane estimate. Therefore, we
estimate the total cost per operator to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2018–17–20 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–19374; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0031; Product Identifier
2017–NM–127–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects the ADs specified in
paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(5) of this AD.
(1) AD 2008–04–10 R1, Amendment 39–
16121 (74 FR 66227, December 15, 2009)
(‘‘AD 2008–04–10 R1’’).
(2) AD 2009–05–03, Amendment 39–15827
(74 FR 8851, February 27, 2009) (‘‘AD 2009–
05–03’’).
(3) AD 2011–12–05, Amendment 39–16712
(76 FR 33991, June 10, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–12–
05’’).
(4) AD 2013–22–03, Amendment 39–17635
(78 FR 65193, October 31, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–
22–03’’).
(5) AD 2013–24–15, Amendment 39–17692
(78 FR 72791, December 4, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–
24–15’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 727, 727C, 727–100, 727–100C, 727–
200, and 727–200F series airplanes,
certificated in any category, with an original
certificate of airworthiness or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or
before the effective date of this AD.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by significant
changes made to the airworthiness
limitations (AWLs) related to fuel tank
ignition prevention. We are issuing this AD
to prevent the potential for ignition sources
inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions,
which, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions
and consequent loss of the airplane.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 60 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
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program, as applicable, to incorporate all
information in Section A, including
Subsections A.1 and A.2, of Boeing 727–100/
200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6–
8766–AWL, Revision December 2016. The
initial compliance times for the airworthiness
limitation instruction (ALI) items are within
the applicable compliance times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD.
(1) For AWL No. 28–AWL–01, ‘‘External
Wires Over Center Fuel Tank (Tank No. 2)’’:
At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–01 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 120 months after the most
recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–01 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD.
(2) For AWL No. 28–AWL–16, ‘‘OverCurrent and Arcing Protection Electrical
Design Features Operation—Boost Pump
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)’’: At the
applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–16 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the most
recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–16 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 90 days after the effective
date of this AD.
(3) For AWL No. 28–AWL–17, ‘‘Auxiliary
Tank Fuel Boost Pump Power Failed On
Protection System’’: At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of
this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–17 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the most
recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–17 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 90 days after the effective
date of this AD.
(4) For AWL No. 28–AWL–18, ‘‘Fuel
Quantity Indicating System (FQIS)—OutTank Wiring Lightning Shield to Ground
Termination and Joint Resistance for the
Volumetric Top-Off (VTO) Unit (If
Installed)’’: At the applicable time specified
in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–18 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 120 months after the most
recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–18 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD.
(5) For AWL No. 28–AWL–22, ‘‘AC Fuel
Boost Pump Bonding Installation’’: At the
applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(5)(i) or (g)(5)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–22 as of
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the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 72 months after the most
recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–22 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD.
(6) For AWL No. 28–AWL–24, ‘‘Motor
Operated Valve Bonding Jumper
Installation—Fault Current Protection’’: At
the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(6)(i) or (g)(6)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–24 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 60 months after the most
recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been
inspected as specified in 28–AWL–24 as of
the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD.
(h) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and
Sleeving
As an option, when accomplishing the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
the changes specified in paragraphs (h)(1)
and (h)(2) of this AD can be made to AWL
No. 28–AWL–03.
(1) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–03 identifies
wire types BMS 13–48, BMS 13–58, and BMS
13–60, add the following acceptable wire
types: MIL–W–22759/16, SAE AS22759/16
(M22759/16), MIL–W–22759/32, SAE
AS22759/32 (M22759/32), MIL–W–22759/34,
SAE AS22759/34 (M22759/34), MIL–W–
22759/41, SAE AS22759/41 (M22759/41),
MIL–W–22759/86, SAE AS22759/86
(M22759/86), MIL–W–22759/87, SAE
AS22759/87 (M22759/87), MIL–W–22759/92
and SAE AS22759/92 (M22759/92); and
MIL–C–27500 and NEMA WC 27500 cables
constructed from these military or SAE
specification wire types identified above.
(2) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–03 identifies
TFE–2X Standard wall for wire sleeving, add
the following acceptable sleeving materials:
Roundit 2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP,
or HM.
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(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and
Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCLs)
After the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC), in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
(j) Terminating Actions
Accomplishment of the maintenance or
inspection program revision required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through
(j)(5) of this AD.
(1) The revision required by paragraph (g)
of AD 2008–04–10 R1.
(2) The revision required by paragraph (h)
of AD 2009–05–03.
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(3) The revision required by paragraph (j)
of AD 2011–12–05.
(4) The revision required by paragraph (h)
of AD 2013–22–03.
(5) The revision required by paragraphs
(n)(1) and (n)(2) of AD 2013–24–15.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Christopher Baker, Aerospace
Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle
ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–
3552; email: christopher.r.baker@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing 727–100/200 Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs) D6–8766–AWL, Revision
December 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0036; Product
Identifier 2017–SW–015–AD; Amendment
39–19354; AD 2018–16–14]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bell
Helicopter Textron Inc., Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell
Helicopter Textron Inc. (Bell) Model
212, Model 412, and Model 412EP
helicopters. This AD requires replacing
the emergency flotation system (EFS)
tube assembly. This AD was prompted
by a report of an EFS tube assembly
failure. The actions of this AD are
intended to address an unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 4,
2018.
SUMMARY:
For service information
identified in this final rule, contact Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482,
Fort Worth, TX 76101; telephone (817)
280–3391; fax (817) 280–6466; or at
https://www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
You may review a copy of the
referenced service information at the
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
76177.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0036; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this AD, the
economic evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations
(phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0031; Product Identifier 2017-NM-127-AD; Amendment
39-19374; AD 2018-17-20]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
significant changes made to the airworthiness limitations (AWLs)
related to fuel tank ignition prevention. This AD requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
latest revision of the AWLs. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
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DATES: This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 4,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0031.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0031; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Baker, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3552; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 727 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
February 8, 2018 (83 FR 5576). The NPRM was prompted by significant
changes made to the AWLs related to fuel tank ignition prevention. The
NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the latest revision of the AWLs.
We are issuing this AD to address the potential for ignition
sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations,
repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss
of the airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. We have considered the comment received. Boeing
supported the NPRM.
Clarification of Affected Airplanes in Paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of This AD
The phrase ``as of the effective date of this AD'' was
inadvertently not included in the description of affected airplanes in
paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of the proposed AD. We have revised paragraph
(g)(4)(ii) of this AD accordingly.
Clarification of Alternative Wire Types and Sleeving
Paragraph (h) of this AD allows operators to revise AWL No. 28-AWL-
03 to identify certain alternative wire types and sleeving materials.
AWL No. 28-AWL-03 was originally mandated by AD 2008-04-10 R1,
Amendment 39-16121 (74 FR 66227, December 15, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-10
R1''). Since the issuance of AD 2008-04-10 R1, which will be terminated
by this AD, we received numerous requests for approval of alternative
methods of compliance (AMOCs) from operators and supplemental type
certificate (STC) holders (or applicants) to allow the installation of
the alternative wire types and sleeving identified in paragraphs (h)(1)
and (h)(2) of this AD. We evaluated certain attributes of those
alternative wire types and sleeving for each installation, and issued
numerous AMOC approvals based on our determination that the
installation of those wire types and sleeving would provide an
acceptable level of safety. Although paragraph (h) of this AD provides
certain allowances, it does not provide approval of alternative wire
types and sleeving that are installed as part of an aircraft design
change. Each applicant for any design change is still responsible to
show that the installation of alternative wire types and sleeving
identified in paragraphs (h)(l) and (h)(2) of this AD complies with all
applicable regulatory requirements. This responsibility includes, but
is not limited to, substantiation of compliance with flammability
requirements, and substantiation to show that sleeve installation,
including the selection of sleeve thickness, is adequate to protect
wires from chafing for the life of installation. If such an
installation is found to be compliant with all applicable regulatory
requirements, revision of AWL No. 28-AWL-03 in accordance with
paragraph (h) of this AD would allow the installation of the
alternative wire types and sleeving.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule with the change described previously and minor
editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6-
8766-AWL, Revision December 2016. This service information describes
AWL tasks that include airworthiness limitation instructions (ALIs) and
critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) related to
fuel tank ignition prevention. This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties have access to it through
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 20 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2018-17-20 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19374; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0031; Product Identifier 2017-NM-127-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 4, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1) through
(b)(5) of this AD.
(1) AD 2008-04-10 R1, Amendment 39-16121 (74 FR 66227, December
15, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-10 R1'').
(2) AD 2009-05-03, Amendment 39-15827 (74 FR 8851, February 27,
2009) (``AD 2009-05-03'').
(3) AD 2011-12-05, Amendment 39-16712 (76 FR 33991, June 10,
2011) (``AD 2011-12-05'').
(4) AD 2013-22-03, Amendment 39-17635 (78 FR 65193, October 31,
2013) (``AD 2013-22-03'').
(5) AD 2013-24-15, Amendment 39-17692 (78 FR 72791, December 4,
2013) (``AD 2013-24-15'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100,
727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in
any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the
effective date of this AD.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by significant changes made to the
airworthiness limitations (AWLs) related to fuel tank ignition
prevention. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for
ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate all
information in Section A, including Subsections A.1 and A.2, of
Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6-8766-AWL,
Revision December 2016. The initial compliance times for the
airworthiness limitation instruction (ALI) items are within the
applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through
(g)(6) of this AD.
(1) For AWL No. 28-AWL-01, ``External Wires Over Center Fuel
Tank (Tank No. 2)'': At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as
specified in 28-AWL-01 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct
the inspection within 120 months after the most recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in
28-AWL-01 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For AWL No. 28-AWL-16, ``Over-Current and Arcing Protection
Electrical Design Features Operation--Boost Pump Ground Fault
Interrupter (GFI)'': At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as
specified in 28-AWL-16 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct
the inspection within 12 months after the most recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in
28-AWL-16 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
(3) For AWL No. 28-AWL-17, ``Auxiliary Tank Fuel Boost Pump
Power Failed On Protection System'': At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as
specified in 28-AWL-17 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct
the inspection within 12 months after the most recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in
28-AWL-17 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
(4) For AWL No. 28-AWL-18, ``Fuel Quantity Indicating System
(FQIS)--Out-Tank Wiring Lightning Shield to Ground Termination and
Joint Resistance for the Volumetric Top-Off (VTO) Unit (If
Installed)'': At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as
specified in 28-AWL-18 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct
the inspection within 120 months after the most recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in
28-AWL-18 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
(5) For AWL No. 28-AWL-22, ``AC Fuel Boost Pump Bonding
Installation'': At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(5)(i) or (g)(5)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as
specified in 28-AWL-22 as of
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the effective date of this AD: Conduct the inspection within 72
months after the most recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in
28-AWL-22 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
(6) For AWL No. 28-AWL-24, ``Motor Operated Valve Bonding Jumper
Installation--Fault Current Protection'': At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (g)(6)(i) or (g)(6)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes that have been previously inspected as
specified in 28-AWL-24 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct
the inspection within 60 months after the most recent inspection.
(ii) For airplanes that have not been inspected as specified in
28-AWL-24 as of the effective date of this AD: Conduct the
inspection within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
(h) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and Sleeving
As an option, when accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, the changes specified in paragraphs (h)(1)
and (h)(2) of this AD can be made to AWL No. 28-AWL-03.
(1) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies wire types BMS 13-48, BMS
13-58, and BMS 13-60, add the following acceptable wire types: MIL-
W-22759/16, SAE AS22759/16 (M22759/16), MIL-W-22759/32, SAE AS22759/
32 (M22759/32), MIL-W-22759/34, SAE AS22759/34 (M22759/34), MIL-W-
22759/41, SAE AS22759/41 (M22759/41), MIL-W-22759/86, SAE AS22759/86
(M22759/86), MIL-W-22759/87, SAE AS22759/87 (M22759/87), MIL-W-
22759/92 and SAE AS22759/92 (M22759/92); and MIL-C-27500 and NEMA WC
27500 cables constructed from these military or SAE specification
wire types identified above.
(2) Where AWL No. 28-AWL-03 identifies TFE-2X Standard wall for
wire sleeving, add the following acceptable sleeving materials:
Roundit 2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP, or HM.
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has
been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs may be used
unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC), in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(j) Terminating Actions
Accomplishment of the maintenance or inspection program revision
required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the actions
specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(5) of this AD.
(1) The revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2008-04-10 R1.
(2) The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2009-05-03.
(3) The revision required by paragraph (j) of AD 2011-12-05.
(4) The revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013-22-03.
(5) The revision required by paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of AD
2013-24-15.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Christopher Baker,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-
3552; email: [email protected].
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing 727-100/200 Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) D6-8766-
AWL, Revision December 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone 562-797-1717; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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